Forensic anthropology: developments of a classical discipline in the new millennium
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Forensic anthropology in Europe
In order to discuss the issue of new developments and research in forensic anthropology (FA), it is important to establish what exactly is meant by “forensic anthropology”. Unfortunately the term still brings to mind sliding calipers and osteometric boards—a scenario which should be considered too restricted in this day and age. Regardless of who is to adopt anthropological procedures on human remains of forensic interest (a pathologist, an anthropologist, a biologist) it must be accepted that
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